You don’t have to own a lawnmower or say “back in my day” to have boomer tendencies. These 12 everyday habits prove that being a little old-school isn’t just for your dad, it’s for all of us now.
1. “I Shop on eBay”
Why buy from Amazon when you can spend an hour digging through auctions and telling your friends, “I got this on eBay”? The confusion on their faces is priceless.
2. “I Use a Double-Edged Razor”
Five-blade cartridges? Please. You like the thrill of a close shave and the nostalgia of wielding actual steel. Bonus: you save money while pretending you’re in a 1970s barbershop.
3. “I Cook with Cast Iron”
Your pan is basically a family heirloom disguised as cookware. It’s heavy, durable, and magically makes everything taste better or maybe that’s just pride talking.
4. “I Call People Instead of Texting”
Who has time to wait for replies? You pick up the phone and demand answers like it’s 1995, leaving your friends both annoyed and impressed.
5. “I Write a Shopping List on Paper”
Forget Notes apps. Crossing off items with a pen is pure satisfaction. Bonus points if you have a color-coded system nobody else understands.
6. “I Argue About Local Politics on Facebook”
Your newsfeed is basically a war zone of opinions. You love stirring the pot, even if it ends with 27 unread notifications and zero conversions.
7. “I Wear Reading Glasses and Write in Cursive”
Your handwriting looks like art: elegant, old-school, and completely illegible to anyone under 30. You’re proud, though, and that’s what matters.
8. “I Don’t Use Facebook for Socializing”
You might have an account, but it’s strictly for lurking, trolling, or making fun of other boomers. Socializing? That’s for millennials.
9. “I Call Utility Companies to Complain”
Internet too expensive? Phone bill too high? You know how to negotiate discounts like a pro, and you aren’t afraid to put your foot down.
10. “I Have an Incessant Fascination with Old-Timey Stuff”
Retro games, vintage electronics, DOS programs; you love it all. Bonus points if it makes zero sense to anyone born after 2000.
11. “I Don’t Really Use My Phone”
Small screens are not your vibe. You stick to laptops and desktops because typing on a tiny device feels like punishment.
12. “I Use an Espresso Lever Machine”
Pod machines are for the weak. You want to feel like a barista from 1974, complete with dramatic lever pulls and the faint smell of nostalgia.
